Current Date And Time In Mwanga, Tanzania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:50:00 EAT
State: Tanga
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 12,846
District: Korogwe District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mwanga, a city in Tanga, Tanzania, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Mwanga — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Mwanga.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Tanzania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.8° S | 38.2° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -4.8 | 38.2 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 47' 60" S | 38° 12' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 48' S | 38° 12' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mwanga to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Tanga.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazinde | Tanga | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Matui | Tanga | E | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Lushoto | Tanga | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Makuyuni | Tanga | NW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Soni | Tanga | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Magomeni | Tanga | S | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Tanga, the home state of Mwanga, along with each city's aerial distance from Tanga, Tanga's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga | -5.0689° S | 39.0988° E | 22 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Handeni | -5.4333° S | 38.0167° E | 642 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Korogwe | -5.15° S | 38.4833° E | 309 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lushoto | -4.7833° S | 38.2833° E | 1,498 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chanika | -5.4167° S | 38.0167° E | 673 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maramba | -5.05° S | 38.6167° E | 959 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mazinde | -4.8° S | 38.2167° E | 485 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matui | -4.8° S | 38.25° E | 908 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Muheza | -5.1667° S | 38.7833° E | 183 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mlalo | -4.9333° S | 38.9333° E | 133 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tanga Airport IATA: TGT 102 km (63 mi) from Mwanga |
The exact GPS location of Mwanga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tanga. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Tanga state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Mwanga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mwanga lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Tanzania map
Mwanga sits within Tanga, Tanzania, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Mwanga for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Tanga. › Browse every city in Tanga
Coordinates for Mwanga in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Tanzania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Mwanga are latitude -4.8° and longitude 38.2°. In directional format: 4.8° S, 38.2° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mwanga in Tanga and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mwanga is a city in Tanga, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Korogwe District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mwanga sits at: Latitude 4° 47' 60" S and Longitude 38° 12' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mwanga has a population of approximately 12,846 people. This is roughly 0.628% of Tanga's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tanga.
The interactive satellite map of Mwanga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -4.8, 38.2 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mwanga in Tanga. For broader context, explore the Tanga state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mwanga is Tanga Airport (TGT), roughly 102 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mwanga is approximately 104 km (65 mi) from Tanga, the capital of Tanga, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tanga.
Mwanga sits at an elevation of approximately 414 meters (1,358 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tanga.
The closest cities to Mwanga include Mazinde, Matui, Lushoto. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mwanga, sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 11h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mwanga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mwanga is approximately 534 km (332 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,238 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mwanga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,527 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Mwanga is approximately 312 km (194 mi) SW of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
